Cable storage spool
US6625374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4457
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cable storage assembly for storing an excess length of cable. The assembly includes a cable spool, spool holder, and holder mount. The cable spool has two flange members coupled by a center post, together forming an exposed cable storage chamber. A first flange member includes radius limiting elements and a transition opening. The spool receives a curved support arm of the spool holder into the cable storage chamber. The spool is removably retained on the spool holder by means of retaining grooves and retaining lips in the flanges and on the support arm. The center post of the spool may be characterized by two different radii of curvature. The spool holder is pivotally mounted in the holder mount. The holder mounts define a plurality of mounting locations which allow for a staggered stack of spools and spool holders. The spool holders and holder mounts may also include detent tabs and notches.
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